Top new historical-fiction books in November 2025
Last updated:
November 30, 2025
November 2025 featuring new releases by Sarah MacLean, Eloisa James, Jessica Khoury, Charles Finch, Mimi Matthews, Tessa Afshar, Cat Sebastian, John Irving, Madeleine Roux, Ayana Gray, Sian Ann Bessey and many more.
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Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters by Sarah MacLean, Eloisa James, Adriana Trigiani, Karen Dukess
Celebrate Jane Austen’s classic novels with this short story anthology starring forgotten characters as they experience their own happy endings. In honor of her 250th birthday, eight authors have come together with wildly imaginative reboots of the lives of several of Jane Austen’s minor characters...romance · historical-fiction · historical · fiction · retellings · anthologies · audiobook · family · female-mc · adult -
![The Moorwitch by Jessica Khoury]()
The Moorwitch by Jessica Khoury
In this sweeping romantic fantasy from bestselling author Jessica Khoury, a young witch caught in a twisted bargain with the fae must disguise herself as a governess and uncover the gateway to the realm of faerie in order to save her dying magic and escape the clutches of her controlling fae handler—even as she finds herself falling for her new employer, an enigmatic young Scottish laird and the...romance · fantasy · witches-wizards · mystery · fae · historical-fiction · paranormal · gothic · fiction · historical -
![The Hidden City by Charles Finch]()
The Hidden City by Charles Finch
Aristocratic sleuth Charles Lenox makes a triumphant return to London from his travels to America to investigate a mystery hidden in the architecture of the city itself, in The Hidden City by critically acclaimed author Charles Finch...mystery · historical-fiction · industrial-era · victorian · law-enforcement · audiobook · crime · amateur-sleuth · historical · fiction -
![The Marriage Method by Mimi Matthews]()
The Marriage Method by Mimi Matthews
The Academy always comes first . . . which makes marriage to its most formidable adversary an exceedingly inconvenient arrangement.Well removed from London’s more curious eyes, the Benevolent Academy for the Betterment of Young Ladies strives toward one clandestine to distract, disrupt, and discredit men in power who would seek to harm the advancement of women—by appropriate means, of course... -
![The Royal Artisan by Tessa Afshar]()
The Royal Artisan by Tessa Afshar
Sazana of Persia creates exquisite pottery that graces Susa's finest tables, but her master, Lord Haman, does not know her Sazana is one of the Jews he despises. When Haman discovers her true identity, he forces her into indentured servitude. In an unexpected reversal, at Haman's downfall, Queen Esther becomes the new master of the pottery workshop, restoring Sazana to her rightful place...romance · historical-fiction · christian · historical · audiobook · fiction · drama · mystery · suspense · grief -
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![After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian]()
After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian
1968 New York CityNews about the war might be keeping Patrick up at night--news in general might be keeping Patrick up at night--but he's doing fine. He's sure of it. He gets to spend his days selling books in the gayest neighborhood on the East Coast and his nights merrily sleeping his way through the rare book community... -
![Queen Esther: A Novel by John Irving]()
Queen Esther: A Novel by John Irving
After forty years, John Irving returns to the world of his bestselling classic novel and Academy Award–winning film, The Cider House Rules, revisiting the orphanage in St. Cloud’s, Maine, where Dr. Wilbur Larch takes in Esther—a Viennese-born Jew whose life is shaped by anti-Semitism.Esther Nacht is born in Vienna in 1905... -
![These Violet Delights by Madeleine Roux]()
These Violet Delights by Madeleine Roux
Passion engulfs an aspiring painter and her old childhood friend in this stunning Regency romance from New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux. But can the star-crossed pair overcome a simmering family feud for a chance at love?Violet Arden is a burgeoning painter who insists on a life of passion and vivid colors, but scandal is heaped on humiliation at her artistic debut in London...romance · historical-fiction · historical · womens-fiction · industrial-era · regency · fiction · humor · book · adult -
![I, Medusa by Ayana Gray]()
I, Medusa by Ayana Gray
From New York Times bestselling author Ayana Gray comes a new kind of villain origin story, reimagining one of the most iconic monsters in Greek mythology as a provocative and powerful young heroine.Meddy has spent her whole life as a footnote in someone else’s story...romance · fantasy · myths · retellings · fiction · historical-fiction · young-adult · historical · spirituality · urban-fantasy -
![The Maid of Sherwood Forest by Sian Ann Bessey]()
The Maid of Sherwood Forest by Sian Ann Bessey
Mariah thought Robin Hood was just a legend—until time pulled her into his world and the outlaw stole her heart.Nothing about Mariah Clinton’s passion for archery or her work as a sous-chef in contemporary London prepares her for the moment she’s pulled into another time—and another life. One minute, she’s stepping into McQuivey’s Costume Shop to rent a medieval gown...romance · time-travel · historical-fiction · fantasy · historical · medieval · retellings · audiobook · action-adventure · fiction -
![The Wolf and His King by Finn Longman]()
The Wolf and His King by Finn Longman
Madeline Miller meets Angela Carter in this spellbinding queer retelling of the 12th-century tale of Bisclavret the werewolf—unmissable for fans of Uprooted by Naomi Novik, Swordcrossed by Freya Marske, and The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden.A noble knight hiding the beast inside. A lonely king isolated by his courtiers...romance · fantasy · lgbtq · retellings · historical-fiction · historical · shapeshifters · fiction · mlm · warriors -
romance · fantasy · lgbtq · mlm · historical-fiction · wuxia · ancient-china · ancient-civilization · xianxia · fiction
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![Through Each Tomorrow by Gabrielle Meyer]()
Through Each Tomorrow by Gabrielle Meyer
In 1883, Charles Hollingsworth is a poor farmer desperate to secure financial stability for his mother and sister, as he is unsure which of his time-crossing paths he will choose on his twenty-fifth birthday. Posing as the Earl of Norfolk, he enters the opulent circles of Newport's elite to assist a fellow time-crossing friend, Drew...romance · historical-fiction · christian · time-travel · fiction · historical · audiobook · fantasy · suspense · action-adventure -
![Deeper than the Ocean by Mirta Ojito]()
Deeper than the Ocean by Mirta Ojito
A moving multi-generational novel about the enduring power of a mother’s love, the ripple effect of secrets, and the strength of family bonds from Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Mirta OjitoOne hundred years after the shipwreck of the Valbanera, known to history as the “poor man’s Titanic,” Mara Denis gets an assignment to report on the Canary Islands, where, she has been told, her ancestors... -
![Any Chance You Can Take by Emily E.K. Murdoch]()
Any Chance You Can Take by Emily E.K. Murdoch
A marriage of convenience isn’t supposed to be this inconvenient. Miss Jessica Chance, daughter of Viscount Pernrith and confirmed wallflower, is accustomed to being overlooked. Prettier sisters, cleverer cousins, more charming friends—yes, she is well aware, thank you...romance · espionage · historical · industrial-era · regency · victorian · fiction · historical-fiction · political-intrigue · book -
![Fixer: a Hidden Wolves prequel by Kaje Harper]()
Fixer: a Hidden Wolves prequel by Kaje Harper
WadeWhen my little brother was fifteen, he kissed a boy. Someone from our werewolf pack saw him and told Alpha, and that was the end. The end of his life, because wolf packs have ironclad rules and one of them is, Thou shalt not be gay, ever. Shawn died...romance · shapeshifters · historical · paranormal · mlm · fantasy · urban-fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · lgbtq · age-gap -
![Three Hundred Years of Longing: Bu Jian Shang Xian San Bai Nian Vol. 1 by Mu Su Li]()
Three Hundred Years of Longing: Bu Jian Shang Xian San Bai Nian Vol. 1 by Mu Su Li
The Banquet of the Winding Wine ends with one nobleman falling asleep warm in his bed. When he wakes, he’s shackled as a prisoner in the Northern Domain of Tealspire, feared by all as an archfiend! However, he’s not the only one who’s just woken up...romance · fantasy · lgbtq · historical-fiction · historical · fiction · female-author · action-adventure · paranormal · sword-sorcery -
![The Devil in Oxford by Jess Armstrong]()
The Devil in Oxford by Jess Armstrong
Jess Armstrong’s USA Today bestselling and award-winning series is historical gothic murder mystery at its best, and Ruby Vaughn returns in The Devil in Oxford.If someone were to ask American heiress Ruby Vaughn how exactly the occult came to play such a large role in her life, she would immediately point to her octogenarian housemate and employer, Mr. Owen...mystery · gothic · fantasy · historical-fiction · magical-realism · murder · historical · fiction · romance · 20th-century -
![Where There's Room For Us by Hayley Kiyoko]()
Where There's Room For Us by Hayley Kiyoko
In WHERE THERE'S ROOM FOR US, #1 New York Times bestselling author Hayley Kiyoko brings us a young adult novel set in a reimagined 1880s Victorian England where everyone is free to love whoever they choose...romance · wlw · lgbtq · young-adult · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · lesbian-mc · industrial-era · regency -
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![As Many Souls as Stars by Natasha Siegel]()
As Many Souls as Stars by Natasha Siegel
For fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, an inventive and romantic speculative novel about two women—a witch and an immortal demon—who make a Faustian bargain and are drawn into a cat-and-mouse chase across multiple lifetimes.1592. Cybil Harding is a First Daughter...romance · fantasy · wlw · lgbtq · gothic · historical · witches-wizards · lesbian-mc · historical-fiction · 21st-century -
![To Kill a Queen by Amie McNee]()
To Kill a Queen by Amie McNee
Enter a shadowy world of crime in Elizabethan London with this twisty historical mystery featuring a queer sleuth and a dash of romance! When Queen Elizabeth I is nearly assassinated, the rebellious heir to a criminal legacy seizes an opportunity for a better life. London, 1579...mystery · historical-fiction · fantasy · fiction · lgbtq · historical · female-author · sci-fi · crime · female-mc -
![A Holiday House Party by Eliza Prokopovits]()
A Holiday House Party by Eliza Prokopovits
Miss Peony Pettigrew is not looking forward to hosting a house party for the holidays, but an unexpected addition might change her mind.Viscount Westbrook’s sisters are on the guest list, but stormy weather strands him there too. He wasn’t planning on a holiday party—or love—or a brush with the Fae—but he may have found all three... -
![A Time Traveler's History of Tomorrow by Kendall Kulper]()
A Time Traveler's History of Tomorrow by Kendall Kulper
A time-bending love story between a prickly young woman and a carefree stranger, who are tasked with saving the universe—after accidentally destroying it in the first place.Genevieve Newhouse and Ash Hargreaves weren’t supposed to meet like this. Unless it was always meant to be . . . Gen is a fastidious science prodigy with a chip on her shoulder, and she can turn herself invisible...romance · time-travel · young-adult · historical-fiction · fantasy · historical · sci-fi · survival · super-powered · multi-pov -
![The Whisper of Stars by Cristin Williams]()
The Whisper of Stars by Cristin Williams
Pitched as Leigh Bardugo meets Alias in 1920s Russia, an alternate history.Anarchist poet Katya Efremova has spent ten months imprisoned in a covert government laboratory. When an escape attempt goes terribly wrong, she's transferred to a new prison colony being established on Solovetsky Island in the White Sea... -
![Revenge, Served Royal: A Mystery by Celeste Connally]()
Revenge, Served Royal: A Mystery by Celeste Connally
Bridgerton meets Agatha Christie in this dazzling third instalment to the captivating Regency-era Lady Petra Inquires mystery series. September, 1815...romance · mystery · historical-fiction · cozy · historical · culinary · female-mc · fiction · book · adult -
![Introducing Mrs. Collins by Rachel Parris]()
Introducing Mrs. Collins by Rachel Parris
When Charlotte Lucas chooses security over romance, her eyes are wide open to the decision she is making. Marriage to Mr. Collins offers stability, if not passion, and she is determined to make the best of it. While Elizabeth Bennet turns away in judgment of her choice, Charlotte builds a life in Kent—one of duty, routine, and quiet contentment...romance · historical-fiction · industrial-era · regency · retellings · fiction · female-mc · historical · book · adult -
![Blood Riders by Gary Oldman, Douglas Urbanski]()
Blood Riders by Gary Oldman, Douglas Urbanski
A profoundly creepy and highly original vampire story set in the Wild West from internationally acclaimed actor Gary Oldman and award-winning producer Douglas Urbanski.Once a prosperous and lively town, now, in 1882, Echo Basin’s best days are behind it...adult · book · contemporary · dark · fiction · historical-fiction · horror · industrial-era · literary-fiction · monsters
